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Maasai herders in Tanzania kill six lions after livestock attack

Angry Maasai herders in Tanzania killed six lions that had attacked livestock, in the latest clash between man and beast in the region.

The government said it was "saddened to learn that six lions, an endangered species" were killed overnight Thursday in the northern Babati District, adding it would attempt to identify and prosecute those responsible.

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